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𝗜) 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝟭. 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 6:32
Sun protection results in optimal aesthetic outcomes for scars.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681514001739

𝟮. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 5:18 (identifying) / 8:19 (treating)

Scarring is correlated with the intensity and duration of inflammation during healing. Infection = inflammation = scarring. Infection also increases risk of graft failure.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19903302/

𝟯. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 12:26
Incisions crossing Langer's Lines on the body may result in more severe scarring. Consider choosing a surgery with incisions that run parallel to Langer's Lines.
https://synapse.koreamed.org/upload/SynapseData/PDFData/0063JKMS/jkms-29-751.pdf

𝟰. 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 21:24
Wet or moist treatment of wounds has been shown to promote re-epithelialization and result in reduced scar formation, as compared to treatment in a dry environment.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3842869/#B65
𝗜𝗜) 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻t

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 31:49

Hypertrophic or keloid scars may benefit from a corticosteroid injection from a dermatologist.

𝟮. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗻 - 34:40
Tretinoin is *slightly* more effective than silicone. I prefer tretinoin for its ease of use.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23952739/

𝟯. 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗹/𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲 - 19:36
Provides a moist environment for healing and relieves tension.
Vitamin E is NOT an scar treatment/prevention method. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1524-4725.1999.08223.x

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